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Here's the first look at the Space Shuttle Endeavour opening in Nov
Secret Los Angeles • • science
Key Points:
- The California Science Center announced that the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, housing the Space Shuttle Endeavour, will open on November 13, 2026, featuring a unique 200,000-square-foot exhibit.
- The center will display Endeavour in its full 20-story vertical launch configuration with real solid rocket boosters and the last flight-qualified external tank, a first for the spacecraft since arriving in Los Angeles in 2012.
- Visitors will have close access to the orbiter, with interactive exhibits including a gantry-style elevator, a descent slide simulating re-entry, and a replica flight deck, all designed to inspire and educate about aerospace history and technology.
- Admission to the California Science Center and the new Air and Space Center will remain free, though timed reservations will be required due to high visitor demand.
- The project was funded through the EndeavourLA campaign, which facilitated the shuttle's move to Los Angeles and continues to support the completion of its permanent home.
